DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship 2012 Application Now Open  -  Deadline: January 31, 2012
 
Are you a SOPHOMORE OR JUNIOR thinking about studying abroad in Germany next year – in Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 or for the academic year?
 
Learn about the DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship, which provides a monthly award of approximately $900 for one to two semesters (three to six months - $2,700 to $5,400) to help you meet the costs of studying in Germany.
 
Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study abroad in Germany. The goal of this program is to support study abroad in Germany and at German universities. Preference will be given to students whose programs are based at and organized by a German university. Scholarships are available either for students taking part in an organized study abroad program or for those planning an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year. The National Scholarships Office –[log in to unmask] – provides advice and support to DAAD Scholarship applicants.
 
The NSO has scheduled three information sessions with Lawson Ota, UMD’s DAAD Ambassador. Please write to [log in to unmask] to let us know which session you plan to attend. (If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled sessions send a note to the same address.)
 
Wednesday, November 9 at 12 noon – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, November 10 at 4:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, November 18 at 4:00 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
 
Who can apply: U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-US citizens who have studied in the U.S. for more than one year – Sophomores, Juniors – GPA of 3.5 or higher recommended.
Program Requirements: The DAAD selection committee is looking for students who:

1.       Are currently sophomore and junior year students and will be in their third and fourth year during their stay in Germany.
2.       Are seeking DAAD support for a 4-10 month period in Germany during the German academic year.
3.       Possess outstanding academic records and personal integrity, as evinced by both their grades and letters of recommendation.
4.       Submit the DAAD language evaluation form with their application, although German language competency is not mandatory.
5.       Demonstrate an interest in contemporary German and European affairs and who explain the significance of their project in Germany to their future studies, research or professional goals.
 
Application Deadline: January 31, 2012
 
To access the online application, or for more information about the DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship, please visit the DAAD website at http://www.daad.org/?p=47220 or email [log in to unmask] 
 
Contact the National Scholarships Office at [log in to unmask] to learn more and for assistance with the application process.